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beta-BOURBONENE
COE No.: 11931
JECFA No.: 1345
Chemical names: 2-METHYL-8-METHYLENE-5-ISOPROPYL-TRICYCLO[5.3.0.0(2.6)]DECANE
Synonyms: 1,2,3,3a,3b.beta.,4,5,6,6a.beta.,6b.alpha.-DECAHYDRO-1.alpha.-ISOPROPYL-3a.alpha.-METHYL-6-METHYLENE-CYCLOBUTA[1,2:3,4]DICYCLOPENTENE; (-)-beta-BOURBONENE
Functional class: FLAVOURING AGENT
Latest evaluation: 2004
ADI: ACCEPTABLE
Comments: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
Report: TRS 928-JECFA 63/64
Specifications: COMPENDIUM ADDENDUM 12/FNP 52 Add. 12/79
Tox monograph: FAS 54-JECFA 63/235
 
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